Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames

Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Summer games in Mexico City. Using rare footage, archival photos and interviews with key figures from the era, revisit a pivotal event in American history.
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Editorial context, craft details, and films that share its DNA.

Avery Brundage
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)